STYLES OF TECHNICAL THEATRE Greek Theatre performances held

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STYLES OF TECHNICAL THEATRE

STYLES OF TECHNICAL THEATRE

Greek Theatre performances held on hillsides surrounding circular area called orchestra (some theaters seated

Greek Theatre performances held on hillsides surrounding circular area called orchestra (some theaters seated 17, 000) skene = dressing room god walk = above skene —> monologues

Machina crane like hoist that lower actors to appear as if they were flying

Machina crane like hoist that lower actors to appear as if they were flying sturdy enough to carry a chariot and horses or several persons still used today in literature = plot device to resolve difficulties

ROMAN THEATRE amphitheaters = circular arena

ROMAN THEATRE amphitheaters = circular arena

MEDIEVAL THEATRE mansions = stages that represented biblical settings pageant wagons = 2 levels

MEDIEVAL THEATRE mansions = stages that represented biblical settings pageant wagons = 2 levels —> upper level for acting lower level for dressing room

ELIZABETHAN THEATRE little or no scenery to indicate setting tiring house = dressing room

ELIZABETHAN THEATRE little or no scenery to indicate setting tiring house = dressing room heavens scenery hut = lowed actors (ghosts, supernatural creatures)

RENAISSANCE THEATRE elaborate sets (Italy) raked stage proscenium arch experimented with backdrops, shutters, revolving

RENAISSANCE THEATRE elaborate sets (Italy) raked stage proscenium arch experimented with backdrops, shutters, revolving stages

RESTORATION most acting took place on the apron proscenium very thick wall with one

RESTORATION most acting took place on the apron proscenium very thick wall with one or two doors n each side for actors to enter on the apron rather than the back of the frame

19 th CENTURY interior sets - canvas drops painted to look like a room

19 th CENTURY interior sets - canvas drops painted to look like a room exterior scenes - painted trees and pathways entrances - wings parallel to the back wall

20 th Century naturalism - photographically accurate stage settings interior set - doorways, windows,

20 th Century naturalism - photographically accurate stage settings interior set - doorways, windows, 2 -3 sided rooms exterior set cut outs = 2 dimensional profiles placed agains a drop or cyc

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